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A tick bite i have been 2 tick in bed ed in my skin?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

True tick bites: are a concern as they can carry infections, so I would get into your doctor and have them removed and evaluated for any possible infection including lyme's disease

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2019

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